MODERN ATHENAS Episode 8: Runner by Lizzy Hawker

MODERN ATHENAS

Runner takes us along on Lizzy Hawker’s ultra running journey, from her first ultra race, the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, through her racing career, including five first place finishes in the UTMB, three runs from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu, Nepal, a Spartathlon win, and a 100km World Championship. Lizzy’s running journey is like many of the challenges and journeys we all face in our lives. Her perseverance in tough conditions, focus on her goals, willingness to take risks, and continuously overcoming the odds to achieve greatness make her a Modern Athena.
INDEX
00:00-01:40 Intro and Background of the Book
01:41-07:26 Work on the British Antarctic Survey: Going South
07:27-11:35 Work on the British Antarctic Survey: Stuck in Ice and Prep for her Ultra Career
11:36-14:41 First Run on the Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc: Background
14:42-20:41 First Run on the UTMB: The Starting Line
20:42-26:37 First Run on the UTMB: Running Through Darkness, Step by Step
26:38-30:29 First Run on the UTMB: Winning
30:30-33:02 Daily Disciplines in Everyday Life
33:03-35:18 Living Simply, Pursuing a Dream
35:19-40:37 The Himalayas: First Expedition to Kalang
40:38-46:24 The Himalayas: From Everest to Kathmandu
46:25-49:10 Life's Pilgrimages
49:11-50:51 Knowing the "Why"
50:52-53:50 Overcoming Anxiety
53:51-56:04 Dare to Dream
56:05-57:01 Outro and Next Episode
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